New Delhi, June 7 -- Lionsgate's action-thriller Ballerina, a spinoff of the popular John Wick franchise, is off to a slower start than expected at the box office. Starring Ana de Armas in the lead role, the R-rated film is playing in 3,409 theatres across North America.

Initial forecasts had the film tracking for a strong debut of over $35 million just a few weeks ago. However, current estimates now place its opening in the mid-$20 million range, with some at Lionsgate still hoping it could stretch to $30 million by the end of the weekend.

'From The World of John Wick: Ballerina' stars Ana de Armas in the main role. However, even the film's star-studded cast is unable to draw people to the theatres. Friday's total, which includes $3.5 ...